Judy Kaye, currently portraying the role of Queen Elizabeth in Diana on Broadway, received the 2012 Tony Award, her second, (the first in 1988 as Carlotta in Phantom) as well as the Drama Desk, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work as the high-flying Duchess Estonia Dulworth in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She was also nominated for Mamma Mia! and Souvenir. Ms. Kaye came to prominence playing Lily Garland in the original production of On The 20th Century. She twice received the Theater LA Ovation Award for her work in Ragtime and as the melodically challenged Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir. In a career spanning 5 decades, she has played theaters and concert halls across America and Europe in roles as diverse as Lucy Van Pelt, Rizzo, Maria Von Trapp, Emma Goldman, Mrs. Lovett, and Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers. Her recent Broadway appearances include roles in Cinderella, Wicked and Anastasia. She played Eurydice in Orpheus In The Underworld, Musetta in La Boheme, and Lucy Lockett in The Beggar’s Opera at The Santa Fe Opera. She has sung with symphony orchestras throughout the US and Europe, and twice at the White House. Ms. Kaye has many recordings and is the voice of Kinsey Millhone in the Sue Grafton Alphabet Mystery Series for Random House Audio.
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Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Judy Kaye, Souvenir
Judy Kaye, Souvenir
Judy Kaye, Mamma Mia!
Judy Kaye , Phantom of the Opera
Judy Kaye , The Phantom of the Opera
Judy Kaye, On the 2th Century
Judy KayeOn the 2th Century
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
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For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage. This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season.
Ibsen's Ghost is now playing at 59E59’s Theater A. The production officially opened last night, March 14 for a limited run through April 14. Check out opening night photos here!
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Dancers Over 40 will celebrate its 30th anniversary as an organization with its first ever – and 54 Below’s first ever roast. The event will focus on Mr. Broadway himself, DO40 member and former board member Lee Roy Reams!
The award-winning Sea Dog Theater's production of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, begins performances tonight! Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season will continue this spring with the regional theatre premiere of Diana – The Musical.
Symphony Space will present Songs from Pippin: A Gala Concert, a special performance of songs from Stephen Schwartz's timeless and magical musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Judy Kaye has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Judy Kaye has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Judy Kaye's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010
Judy Kaye has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Nice Work If You Can Get It," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her role in "Nice Work If You Can Get It." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Souvenir" and Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same production. Additionally, she received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Phantom of the Opera," and Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "On the 20th Century." She also won the Theatre World Award for her performance in "On the 20th Century."
Judy Kaye has won several awards for her performances, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Nice Work If You Can Get It," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and "The Phantom of the Opera." She also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "On the 20th Century."
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